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Genesee County

New York · 58,388 residents · 492.976 sq mi
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Genesee County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $60,635. Population has declined 3% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $125,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
58,388
−3%since 2000
from 60,370 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
118 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 122 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
+16%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
58K58K59K60K61K1990201020202024Genesee County
202458K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,635
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,542 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,846
+67%since 2000
from $18,498 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.5%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade15.3%
US avg: 10%
Information10.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$125,200
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$786
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $517 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 73.0% in 2000
30.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+1%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(56,799)
Black2%(1,217)
Hispanic / Latino1.5%(904)
Asian0.5%(290)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.9%(5,969)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.3%(50,960)
Black2.3%(1,358)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(2,752)
Asian0.7%(412)
Other3.4%(1,973)
Diversity Score26.2%(15,271)
Segregation Score29.9%(17,451)
Diversity Score
26
+165%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
30
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.9%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 16.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.3 min
+48%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2011
from 7.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−88.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Genesee County, New York?

Genesee County, New York has about 58,388 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Genesee County, New York?

The typical household in Genesee County, New York earns about $60,635 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Genesee County, New York expensive?

In Genesee County, New York, the median home is worth about $125,200, and the typical rent is about $786 a month.

How educated are people in Genesee County, New York?

About 21.9% of adults age 25 and over in Genesee County, New York hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Genesee County, New York?

About 10.8% of people in Genesee County, New York live below the federal poverty line.

Has Genesee County, New York grown since 1990?

Yes, Genesee County, New York has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,672 residents, a change of about -3 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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